Environment & Climate Change Officer at Africa Youth Growth Foundation
Africa Youth Growth Foundation is a regional Non-Governmental Organization in Abuja for youth growth, development and empowerment.
- With a mission of building an African society through constructive engagement with stakeholders expand opportunities for self-development and realization among the youth.
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
Experience: 3 years
Location: Katsina
Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit
Position Summary
The Environment & Climate Change Officer will support the implementation of environmental and climate-smart interventions under the SPRING Project.
- The role focuses on facilitating ecosystem restoration activities, sustainable natural resource management, and strengthening community climate resilience through participatory, evidence-based approaches.
The officer will assist in ensuring that project activities are environmentally sound, climate-responsive, gender-inclusive, and aligned with AYGF’s sustainability principles and national climate adaptation policies.
Key Responsibilities
Program Implementation:
Support the planning and implementation of climate-smart and environmental sustainability activities, including soil and water conservation, afforestation/reforestation, and water-harvesting systems.
- Conduct field-level environmental and climate assessments to inform activity design and community planning.
- Support the establishment and maintenance of demonstration sites showcasing climate-resilient agricultural practices and land restoration models.
- Ensure environmental safeguards and sustainability principles are applied across project activities.
Capacity Building & Community Engagement:
Organize and deliver training sessions for youth, women, and local institutions on environmental sustainability, climate adaptation, and natural resource management.
- Contribute to the development of user-friendly manuals, training materials, and community guides on ecosystem restoration and green livelihoods.
- Mobilize and support community-led natural resource management committees, ensuring inclusive participation of women and youth.
- Support the development and dissemination of user-friendly manuals, training materials, and community guides on ecosystem restoration and green livelihoods.
Partnership & Coordination:
Collaborate closely with government agencies (e.g., SEMA, Ministries of Environment, Agriculture, and Water Resources), community structures, and development partners (UNDP, IOM, WFP) on joint climate and environmental initiatives.
- Support local authorities in developing or strengthening resource-sharing frameworks and conflict-sensitive environmental governance.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:
Track and document progress on environmental and climate-related indicators using AYGF’s Project Tracking, Monitoring, and Accountability System (PTMAS).
- Prepare periodic monitoring reports, highlight lessons learned, and recommend adaptive management strategies.
- Contribute to project learning products, case studies, and knowledge-sharing events.
Qualifications and Experience
Required:
University Degree (B.Sc or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Climate Change, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years professional experience in implementing environmental management, climate resilience, or ecosystem restoration programs.
- Proven experience working in rural or semi-arid contexts, preferably in Northern Nigeria.
- Demonstrated technical expertise in climate-smart agriculture, environmental assessment, and ecosystem restoration.
- Experience collaborating with government institutions, communities, and development partners on climate/environment projects.
Desired:
Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Climate Change, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, or a related field.
- Knowledge of Hausa language and familiarity with Katsina State context.
- Experience in integrating gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) into migration or livelihood programs.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining relevant experience and motivation to:
using “Environment and Climate Change Officer– SPRING Project” as the subject of the email.
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